Check out some of our favorite tools, sites and activities....
These tools have been gathered from a variety of resources...Tammy Worcester, "Read, Write, Think", Intel, the i Teach 1:1 Blog site, and more! We hope that you enjoy learning and using these tools as much as your students will! Research Tools:
Wolfram Alpha A knowledge engine, not a search engine!
Evernote -
Organize and sync pictures, screenshots, voice messages, and more and then access them from any computer or mobile device. Evernote
Is a free application which teachers can download and run directly from their desktop. contains over twenty interactive, fully-customizable resources for you to use in your classroom... and it's completely free! Some of the free applications are...drum roll please... Word Magnets, Class Timer, Student Selector, Two Team Scorer, Student Order, Class Magnets, Team Scores, Find Ten, Flip Timer, Order Resource, Student Group, Text Spinner, Image Spinner, Number Workout, and Random Task Generator.
This site is a fun way to keep track of the noise level in your classroom. Students are able to have a great visual of their noise level.
Stick Picks
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Pick a student at random just by giving your device a shake or tapping the screen -- but that’s just the beginning. Stick Pick suggests question starters for learners at different levels and also records how well students respond during classroom discussions. If a student is consistently scoring near the top or bottom, simply change the level so students aren't bored or frustrated. Depending on students' levels of English proficiency, they might be asked simple yes-or-no questions or to elaborate in longer sentences. The bummer...it's not free. The good news...it's only $2.99!
Student Creativity Tools:
QR Codes:
There are SO many cool ways to utilize QR codes in your classroom! There are several free sites that generate QR codes for anything from a URL to text. http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ http://www.qrstuff.com For the desktop you can also install a little bit of software that will use a webcam to read the codes.
The ideas are endless for using QR Codes in the classroom... Create a setting...have students create a voice over for the setting to describe it. Create a "Choice Your Own Adventure" story. Math problems at math stations. QR codes as answers. Connect to a video. Hyperlink to a form to fill out. Link to a book trailer. Link to a survey. Learning station answers.
Audio files - great for book reviews, art shows, wax museums, language, teacher web page "Intro" to the class, etc. Thinglink - for annotating images - great for maps, vocabulary, labeling, etc. - also great to share through a QR code. You will need an account. http://www.thinglink.com/
Drawzit Online Drawing Tool that will generate a URL (QR sharing) :) http://www.drawzit.com/
Croak.It Audio Recorder - very simple, easy to use, and generates a URL for each recording (limited to 30 seconds) https://croak.it/
From Tammy Worcester, this activity called "Collaborative Maps" using Google Forms is fabulous! Collaborative Maps Use a form to gather info and then “plot” onto a map. Click here to see how.
Traveler IQ Challenge FInd locations on a map as quickly as you can!
Visual Ranking Tool..... Help your students identify and refine criteria as they assign rankings to a list. This tool can help them better organize ideas, debate differences, and reach a consensus.
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Seeing Reason Tool... Help students understand the cause-and-effect relationships of complex systems. This tool allows them to create visual maps that organize their ideas and build their collaborative reasoning skills.
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Showing Evidence Tool.... Teach students how to use a visual framework to construct a well-reasoned argument and prove their case with credible evidence.
Check out some of our favorite tools, sites and activities....
These tools have been gathered from a variety of resources...Tammy Worcester, "Read, Write, Think", Intel, the i Teach 1:1 Blog site, and more! We hope that you enjoy learning and using these tools as much as your students will!Research Tools:
Wolfram Alpha
A knowledge engine, not a search engine!
Evernote -
Organize and sync pictures, screenshots, voice messages, and more and then access them from any computer or mobile device.Evernote
Classroom Management Tools:
Worksheet Works
Create and print customized skill sheets, maps, and more!
http://www.worksheetworks.com
Copy Paste Character
Easy-to-get icons and special text characters
http://copypastecharacter.com
Random Name Picker
Uses slot machine interface to choose a name from a list.
http://classtools.net/main_area/template_loader.php/?fruit_machine
Online Stopwatch
Large-screen stopwatch or countdown clock
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
Class Dojo
Online behavior management!
http://classdojo.com
ScreenLeap
Share your computer screen with and device!
http://www.screenleap.com/
Triptico
contains over twenty interactive, fully-customizable resources for you to use in your classroom... and it's completely free!
Some of the free applications are...drum roll please...
Word Magnets, Class Timer, Student Selector, Two Team Scorer, Student Order, Class Magnets, Team Scores, Find Ten, Flip Timer, Order Resource, Student Group, Text Spinner, Image Spinner, Number Workout, and Random Task Generator.
Bouncy Balls - Noise Meter
This site is a fun way to keep track of the noise level in your classroom. Students are able to have a great visual of their noise level.
Stick Picks
Pick a student at random just by giving your device a shake or tapping the screen -- but that’s just the beginning. Stick Pick suggests question starters for learners at different levels and also records how well students respond during classroom discussions. If a student is consistently scoring near the top or bottom, simply change the level so students aren't bored or frustrated. Depending on students' levels of English proficiency, they might be asked simple yes-or-no questions or to elaborate in longer sentences. The bummer...it's not free. The good news...it's only $2.99!
Student Creativity Tools:
QR Codes:
There are SO many cool ways to utilize QR codes in your classroom! There are several free sites that generate QR codes for anything from a URL to text.http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
http://www.qrstuff.com
For the desktop you can also install a little bit of software that will use a webcam to read the codes.
Some sites:
http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/04/qr-codes-explained-and-ideas-for.html
Create a QR Scavenger Hunt
QR Reader for Laptops/Desktops
The ideas are endless for using QR Codes in the classroom...
Create a setting...have students create a voice over for the setting to describe it.
Create a "Choice Your Own Adventure" story.
Math problems at math stations. QR codes as answers.
Connect to a video.
Hyperlink to a form to fill out.
Link to a book trailer.
Link to a survey.
Learning station answers.
Audio files - great for book reviews, art shows, wax museums, language, teacher web page "Intro" to the class, etc.
Thinglink - for annotating images - great for maps, vocabulary, labeling, etc. - also great to share through a QR code. You will need an account.
http://www.thinglink.com/
Drawzit
Online Drawing Tool that will generate a URL (QR sharing) :)
http://www.drawzit.com/
Croak.It
Audio Recorder - very simple, easy to use, and generates a URL for each recording (limited to 30 seconds)
https://croak.it/
Language Arts:
Explore the Read, Write, Think site....it is definitely worth your while!
http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?resource_type=16
Some favorites from the site:
Word Mover (poetry) - check out Charlotte's Blog for ideas for this great app!
http://fabulous5thgradefun.blogspot.com/
Trading Card Creator
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html
Social Studies:
From Tammy Worcester, this activity called "Collaborative Maps" using Google Forms is fabulous!
Collaborative Maps
Use a form to gather info and then “plot” onto a map.
Click here to see how.
Traveler IQ Challenge
FInd locations on a map as quickly as you can!
Again, check out Charlotte's amazing ideas for Social Studies from her Blog:
http://fabulous5thgradefun.blogspot.com/2013/07/mentor-text-linky-social-studies.html
Math:
Ideas from Tammy Worcester:Virtual Manipulatives
Glencoe Manipulatives
Great online demos and virtual hands-on manipulatives for students
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html
Mathwire.com
Illuminations
Science:
EdHeadsSimple machines, virtual knee surgery and more!
http://www.edheads.org
Intel Thinking Tools
Tools for Student-Centered Learning
Free tools and Resources from Intel Education
Visual Ranking Tool.....
Help your students identify and refine criteria as they assign rankings to a list. This tool can help them better organize ideas, debate differences, and reach a consensus.
Seeing Reason Tool...
Help students understand the cause-and-effect relationships of complex systems. This tool allows them to create visual maps that organize their ideas and build their collaborative reasoning skills.
Showing Evidence Tool....
Teach students how to use a visual framework to construct a well-reasoned argument and prove their case with credible evidence.
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